The Week in Review (Nov. 26-30, 2007)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
OAC Elects New Members to Board of Directors
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) recently held elections for its Board of Directors. Members newly elected to the board include: • Carlos Baez, C.B. Automotive Group Corp; • Jorge Hernandez, Gates InterAmerica; • Joe De Santino, JDS Global Corp; • Kim Sheffey, Coni-Seal; and • Enrique Escobar, Lindeco International Corp.
Luber-finer Releases Quick Cross-Reference Guide
ALBION, IL – Luber-finer, a division of Champion Laboratories and manufacturer of heavy-duty filtration products for the transportation, off-road/mining, marine, agriculture and automotive light truck industry, recently released a new Quick Cross Reference Guide. The new Quick Cross Reference Guide was developed to complement Luber-finer’s application catalogs and provide owner/operators and fleets with a fast,
United Components to Acquire ASC Industries
United Components, Inc. (UCI) and ASC Industries, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement under which United Components will acquire the capital stock of water pump manufacturer ASC. The transaction values ASC at $154.7 million, including assumption of certain debt, and also calls for UCI to pay ASC stockholders an additional $4 million in purchase price following the acquisition based upon the achievement of certain operational objectives.
Kathy Edge Named New Chair of Filter Manufacturers Council
Kathy Edge, marketing manager for Parker Hannifin/Racor Filtration, has been elected chairman of the Filter Manufacturers Council (FMC). Founded in 1971, FMC represents manufacturers of vehicular and industrial filtration products.
First Brands Group Adds New Centric Part Numbers
Increases coverage for late-model import vehicles, last-mile delivery vehicles and police interceptor utility vehicles.
Leadership Key To Continental’s Strength In North America
Ina Seterbakken (pictured) is the plant manager leading the company’s new Aguascalientes plant.
